An opening ceremony of the renovated mess of hostel no.1 of International Islamic University (IIU) was held here at the male campus. The ceremony was joined by the Vice President (AF&P) Prof. Dr. N.B. Jumani as Chief Guest and Vice President (Academics) Prof. Dr. Ayaz Afsar as Guest of honour. It was also attended by Provost male, Dr. Ibrar Anver , Students Advisor male, Dr. Tauqeer Sargana, Incharge Protocol and PR, Nasir Farid, Assistant Director P&PR, Al-Hassan, Incharge Hostels Mr. Yousaf Khan and other relevant officials.The ceremony was also joined by a large number of foreign students who have contributed mainly in the renovation of the hostel. It is pertinent to mention here that the hostel management has renovated the building without putting any burden on university as it was mainly contributed by the students.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. N.B. Jumani hailed the efforts of the students and management of the hostel for setting a new constructive trend. He vowed that the university administration will be keen to cooperate and facilitate the students at all the levels. The Vice President assured that no stone will be left unturned to take IIUI to the heights of quality education.Dr. Ayaz Afsar in his speech said that the mess of the hostel is a source of reminiscing the days he had spent in UK. He said the standard of the mess at hostel 1 is of the international standards and he found it akin to the one he had utilized in UK during his studies. He also appreciated the efforts and contribution of the students.
Dr. Abrar Anver, while thanking the administration for the appreciation and cooperation, reiterated his resolve that hostels management will keep striving to provide international standard of living to the hostelites. He said another activity of an inter hostel tournament has been scheduled for that will kick off on March 1. He also thanked the foreign students for their role in the renovation of the hostel and an exemplary welcome of the management on the occasion of visit to the hostel